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D12 TKM

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,473 mi
Last recorded48,473 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 TKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 48,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 48,350 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 48,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 47,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,449 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 41,449 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,553 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,755 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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D12 TKM is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D12 TKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D12 TKM registered?

D12 TKM is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2010.

Is D12 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 TKM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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